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Hotspots Show that Vegetation Alters Climate by Up to 30%

Hotspots Show that Vegetation Alters Climate by Up to 30%

May 30, 2017
Climate   Drought   food security  

Columbia Engineers find strong feedbacks between the atmosphere and vegetation that explain up to 30% of precipitation and surface radiation variance; study reveals large potential for improving seasonal weather predictions.

Reduced U.S. Air Pollution Will Boost Rainfall in Africa’s Sahel, Says Study

Reduced U.S. Air Pollution Will Boost Rainfall in Africa’s Sahel, Says Study

May 22, 2017
air quality   Climate  

New research led by scientists at Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory shows that the health and environmental benefits of U.S. clean air policies extend to global climate.

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